Principal (Level 3) - Glenden State School (P-12)

Permanent job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CQR667616/25P

Closing date November 9, 2025

Location Mackay region

Status Permanent

Contact 07 4986 7211

About this job

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the School

Glenden State School Kindy-12 campus has forged a very strong school community partnership over the past several years. As a result, our students have benefited from educational opportunities within the classrooms and through lifelong learning experiences available to them. Collectively, this has provided them with a solid foundation to begin their early year's education and continue through to becoming active members of society at the completion of Year 12.

About the Role

As the Principal, you will lead with purpose and vision, driving the department's mission forward while ensuring excellence in every aspect of school life. You will be responsible for delivering the department's vision, improving educational outcomes for all students, and fostering a culture of high-quality teaching and learning. Through your leadership, you will inspire continuous growth, promote collaboration, and build strong, positive relationships among students, teachers, the wider community, and key stakeholders to create an environment where every learner can thrive.

Your Responsibilities

As the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Uphold the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.